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Using Video Games for Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
August 3, 2020
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is diagnosed based on classical motor symptoms, including bradykinesia (slowed movement and loss of spontaneous movement), muscular rigidity, resting tremors and…
Studying Lab-Grown Miniature Organs to Understand COVID-19
July 27, 2020
SARS-CoV-2 has a certain versatility in invading organs such as the kidneys, lungs, and liver. Physicians treating patients and scientists in research settings are…
Advances in Smoking Cessation
July 20, 2020
Predictive, Diagnostic, and Pharmacodynamic Biomarkers Tobacco products kill more than five million people each year. Up to half of regular tobacco users eventually die…
Tips for Attending Virtual Conferences
July 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way that many people work. Not only have an unprecedented number of employees been tasked with working…
The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab and COVID-19
July 16, 2020
How can these ancient arthropods play a vital role in ending a global pandemic? The Atlantic horseshoe crab, or Limulus polyphemus, is one of…
CLIA Regulations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 13, 2020
During the ongoing pandemic, all COVID-19-related testing used for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, or for a health assessment, must adhere to…
Flortaucipir PET Shows Promise in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
July 1, 2020
In the April 27th issue of JAMA Neurology, researchers released new data that suggests 18F-flortaucipir positron emission topography (PET) can help clinicians diagnose late-stage Alzheimer’s Disease…
Repetitive Negative Thinking Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
June 29, 2020
According to a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, cognitive decline and the deposition of harmful proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s Disease…
Research Breakthrough: Antibodies for the Quantification of Amyloid Beta Oligomers in Alzheimer’s Disease
June 22, 2020
Researchers have designed an antibody that can identify toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells. A collaboration of scientists from the University of Cambridge,…
Proteomic Analysis Studies in Alzheimer’s Disease and Cerebral Atherosclerosis Research
June 15, 2020
RNA sequencing studies of thousands of post mortem human brain samples have generated massive datasets for use in medical research. These studies implicate many…
FDA Guidance Documents for COVID-19
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. As the novel coronavirus continues to dominate headlines and impact communities around the globe,…
Protein Shapes in Alzheimer’s Disease Research
June 8, 2020
Proteins — large molecules made up of amino acids — do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function,…
Donanemab Shows Promise in Slowing Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
July 10, 2023
In announcing positive results from a trial evaluating donanemab, Eli Lilly reported that the monoclonal antibody drug slowed cognitive decline among people with Alzheimer’s disease. The…
The History of Gene Therapy
July 5, 2023
The promise and potential of gene therapy have gone through several iterations since the 1960s, when scientists first hypothesized that introducing DNA sequences into…
Could Deep Brain Stimulation Restore Memory After Brain Injury?
June 28, 2023
With a deep brain stimulation device called a “memory prosthesis,” researchers hope that they may one day be able to improve memory in people…
Investigating the Impact of Artificial Light on Arctic Marine Life in Winter
June 26, 2023
For marine scientists who can tolerate long periods of darkness and cold temperatures, the winter in the Arctic provides an intriguing laboratory. Until recently,…
Research Examines the Mystery of End-of-Life Brain Activity
June 19, 2023
What happens in the brain on the verge of death? For hundreds of years, stories told by people who have come back from the…
Researchers Hack Bacterial Syringe-Like System for Potential Drug Delivery
June 14, 2023
Some viruses and bacteria use a syringe-like system to infect host cells. Scientists have found a way to repurpose this system to deliver therapeutic…
Executive Summary Biosimilars have advanced from a promising idea to a proven pathway for expanding patient access to biologic therapies and easing pressure on…
Introduction Real-world evidence (RWE) is accelerating drug development by using routinely collected patient health data, known as real-world data (RWD), to deliver insights beyond…
Introduction Researchers are developing novel, safer treatments for cancer, but bringing new oncology therapies to market is challenging. This white paper will examine the…
NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalysis and clinical trials announces the successful implementation of Oracle…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalytics and clinical trials, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS India, a subsidiary of QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a GLP/GCP-compliant global full-service Contract Research Organization, has achieved another significant milestone by…